“Hooked” is an app that can be found on the Apple and Google Play stores that has recently been getting a lot of attention. There are ads all over Instagram, and celebrities are making videos reacting to the stories, and it’s gotten over 400,000 downloads on the Google Play store alone so far.

The app works by having multiple genres of stories in a text format. With each tap, a new message appears and brings the story closer to the end. Most stories are really short, and have sequels or have a series following and can take 10 minutes to get through the whole story. A majority of stories are written by staff and some are written by readers who want a part of the fame.

One story was very long and actually eye-catching, but most stories are the same and have some unexpected twist toward the end. Others have a cliffhanger that won’t be resolved because of the author’s choice. 

The app has limits, and you can only read so far without it telling you to stop. The game sets a timer for up to 30 minutes unless you buy the monthly $2 fee and get limitless stories in seconds. Sometimes the app glitches and forgets you have that and tries to give you a clock anyways.

Overall, the app has eye-catching tales but could use some work on writing more stories that are exciting and longer.